The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and distribution of salmonellae from apparently healthy slaughtered camels in Cairo abattoir. One hundered imported slaughtered camels were examined for salmonellae. The mesenteric lymph nodes were collected from all animals after slaughtering. In addition to 55 camels were examined by taking muscle swabs (diaphragmatic or abdominal). Salmonellae were found in 5% of the mesenteric lymph nodes and in 3.6% of the muscle swabs. Four different serovars were identified, namely Salmonella Typhimurium , S.Florida , S.Washington and S.Uganda. Antibiogram patteren of 7 isolated Salmonella serovars against 16 antibiotics was studied. Plasmid profiles of other S. typhimurium Isolates and other S.typhimurium From other sources were compared. Public health importance and hygienec measures were discussed